Feedyard Assistant Manager (MZ-11274)

South Dakota Ag Connection; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Vehicle & fuel

Bonuses

Beef program

Paid time off

Leadership growth

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Hansen Ag Placement seeks a Feedlot Assistant Manager for a progressive family-owned cattle feeding operation in South Dakota to oversee day-to-day operations at the primary yard.

This is not a general labor role—this is a hands-on leadership position with real responsibility, autonomy, and long-term growth potential. A competitive package starts in the $60,000–$65,000 range, with housing flexibility and long-term leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong feedyard experience.
• Proven leadership ability.
• High level of accountability and ownership.
• Team-first mindset and easy to work with.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the primary feedyard.
• Monitor and execute feeding programs (limit-fed system).
• Maintain cattle health and performance.
• Maintain efficiency and workflow across the yard.
• Assist with operations across additional yards as needed.
• Step in as the go-to leader on-site.

Skills

Feedyard experience

Leadership

Ownership

Team player

Job description

Feedlot Assistant Manager

Hansen Ag Placement is seeking a Feedlot Assistant Manager for progressive family-owned cattle feeding operation in South Dakota to oversee day-to-day operations at their primary yard.

This is not a general labor role—this is a hands-on leadership position with real responsibility, autonomy, and long-term growth potential.

Competitive compensation package starting in the $60,000–$65,000 range, with flexibility for the right candidate depending on experience, housing needs, leadership ability, and long-term fit.

Benefits

• Housing assistance / negotiable housing arrangement
• Work vehicle and fuel
• Performance-based bonuses
• Beef program
• Paid vacation / PTO
• Leadership growth opportunities
• Potential long-term participation opportunities within the operation for committed individuals

Operation Overview

• The operation currently manages:
  • 7,000–8,000 head of cattle
  • 3 company-owned yards + additional custom feeding
  • All within a 60-mile radius
• The primary yard features:
  • All concrete pens (minimal mud)
  • Modern, computerized feeding systems
  • Well-maintained, newer equipment

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the primary feedyard
• Monitor and execute:
  • Feeding programs (limit-fed system)
  • Cattle health and performance
• Maintain efficiency and workflow across the yard
• Assist with operations across additional yards as needed
• Step in as the go-to leader on-site

Ideal Candidate

Must Have:

• Strong feedyard experience
• Proven leadership ability
• High level of accountability and ownership
• Team-first mindset and easy to work with
• Willingness to learn and adapt to their system

Preferred:

• Mechanically inclined
• Comfortable with equipment maintenance

You must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident to be considered for any U.S. positions.

There is NO closing date on this position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.